Statue of King George II - Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich

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Statue of King George II in Roman dress - the military clothes of a Roman Emperor, sculpted by Michael Rysbrack in 1735. 

The Old Royal Naval College is a magnificent building - worth a visit - the Painted Hall, is referred to as the ‘UK’s Sistine Chapel’ - a fascinating place of history - breathtakingly beautiful paintings.

The best way to get to the Royal Naval College is to take the Jubilee Line to North Greenwich and then take bus number 188 or 129 which stops outside the College (zone 2).  It is a 10 to 20 minute bus ride depending on the bus route.